Prevotella amnii vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella amnii has been isolated from the endometrial lining of the uterus, and in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and bacterial vaginosis.
Porphyromonas gingivalis vulvovaginal infections
P. gingivalis is a pathogenic bacteria frequently involved in gum disease, however it has been found in women with BV and women who are having trouble conceiving.
Bacteroides endodontalis vulvovaginal infections
Highly associated with periodontal disease, causing infections in the gums and tooth roots. Relatives of this species cause or contribute to vaginal infections, and so B. endodontalis is flagged as a possible cause or contributor of vulvovaginal infections or dysbiosis. Bacteria that cause gum disease may survive in the vaginal
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica is a bacteria that can inhabit the vagina and contribute to or cause vulvovaginal infections or dysbiosis, such as bacterial vaginosis.
Peptostreptococcus tetradius vulvovaginal infections
Peptostreptococcus tetradius is microbe found in vaginal and urinary tract infections in women, linked with bacterial vaginosis.
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Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Klebsiella pneumoniae may be involved in vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections, being part of aerobic vaginitis.
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep) vulvovaginal infections
Group A Strep - Streptococcus pyogenes - can cause respiratory, skin, vagina and urinary tract infections.
Streptococcus vestibularis vulvovaginal infections
S. vestibularis can be found in the vagina, but is not associated with vulvovaginal infections, though can rarely cause human infection.
Klebsiella aerogenes (formerly Enterobacter aerogenes) vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections
Klebsiella aerogenes is an opportunistic pathogenic bacteria that is susceptible to most antibiotics but is also quick to develop resistance. Naturally found in the human digestive tract, K. aerogenes doesn’t always cause infection in healthy people and can be a normal part of commensal flora. The growth and virility of
Ureaplasma parvum vulvovaginal infections
Ureaplasma parvum is found in the human genital tract, and can be either a commensal or a pathogen, depending on various factors.
Finegoldia spp. vulvovaginal infections
See Finegoldia magna, formerly known as Peptostreptococcus magnus.
Candida albicans vulvovaginal infections
Candida albicans is a common cause of vulvovaginal yeast infections in women. The following essential oils have been demonstrated to inhibit (not necessarily kill) C. albicans: Anethum graveolens (dill) Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) Artemisia sieberi (desert wormwood) Citrus aurantifolia (Tahitian lime) Communis hominis Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian blue gum) Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) Lavandula stoechas (French
BVAB 2 (Bacterial Vaginosis Associated Bacterium 2) vulvovaginal infections
See Clostridium spp. for more information, since this bacteria is being considered as part of this family.
Enterococcus faecalis vulvovaginal infection
Enterococcus faecalis is naturally extremely hardy and highly antibiotic resistant, causing aerobic vaginitis and urinary tract infections.
Escherichia coli urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Escherichia coli is found in most mammals, with most strains harmless (or even probiotic), but others cause food poisoning, urinary tract infections, and vulvovaginal infections.
Fannyhessea vaginae (formerly Atopobium vaginae) vulvovaginal infections
Atopobium vaginae has a negative effect on vaginal cells, causing inflammation, being highly associated with recurrent bacterial vaginosis, most often found with Gardnerella vaginalis.
LEEP excision (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
LEEP is a surgical procedure to remove the top layer of cells from the cervix, which can be affected by precancerous changes caused by HPV. The sample is then tested for cellular changes associated with cervical cancer.
Actinomyces naeslundii vulvovaginal infections
Actinomyces naeslundii is best known for its role in dental plaque and as a mouth pathogen, however it has been found in abscesses throughout the body, including in the female pelvis.
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is an emerging hospital-acquired infection that can develop biofilms and can cause urinary tract infections.